Jason Pollard, 43, passed away peacefully at home from cancer on August 28, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He fought structural and wildfires and was an EMT.
Jason started his career with CAL FIRE in 1991 as a FFI in the San Diego Unit. He was assigned to Julian Station 50, Valley Center Station 71, and Red Mountain Station 10. In 2003, Jason accepted an FFII position in the Riverside Unit (RRU) and remained there until his retirement in 2013. While in RRU, he worked in the Rubidoux Battalion and Quail Valley Station 5.
Jason was the son of Beatriz Pollard and the late Sam Pollard. He is survived by his mother, Beatriz; his brother, Keith; son, Liam; and Liam’s mother, Jennifer.
Keith loved to go fishing. He liked fast cars and was a daredevil who loved to have fun. He loved his family and had a kind heart.
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